Markelle Fultz and the price of gaming

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On the cusp of fame and fortune, the D.C.-area native is still fueled by doubts and slights — real and imagined — which have propelled him to potentially the brightest star in the NBA draft.Kent Babb | The Washington Post

Forget football, the world’s fastest-growing sport is live video gaming. But increasingly its impact is proving harmful to those in its thrall.Simon Hattenstone | The Guardian

The Phoenix Mercury guard just became the WNBA’s all-time leading scorer, adding to an impressive list of career accomplishments. Is she the best ever?Alex Putterman | Vice Sports

An unusual arrangement between MLB and the Mexico League might be helping the relentless Cubs.Travis Sawchik | FanGraphs

Grade-school chess teams from Franklin County, Mississippi, blow past stereotypes about who can play chess and win national recognition.60 Minutes & Sharyn Alfonsi | CBS News